Category: UK Property Insights
Gain valuable insights into the UK property market with in-depth research and analysis. Stay ahead with expert data on trends, investment opportunities, and market forecasts.

Rightmove reveals London’s ten most in-demand property hotspots
Rightmove identifies the top ten most in-demand London areas, with affordability driving demand outside the viral “banana map” of desirable neighbourhoods.

East Midlands sees £43,000 drop in new-build house prices as affordability pressures mount
New research from Propertymark shows East Midlands new-build prices fell by £43,078 year-on-year, while London dropped £122,770. Experts warn affordability remains a major challenge despite regional declines.

East London emerges as new startup hub as Hackney property prices climb
GoDaddy research shows Tower Hamlets, Barking & Dagenham, and Redbridge now lead London for small business growth, as rising Hackney rents push entrepreneurs further east.

Why the world’s super-rich are ditching buying for £300k-per-month London rentals
Stamp duty hikes and the end of non-dom status are driving the wealthy to rent London’s most luxurious homes instead of buying. Discover how £325,000-per-month rentals are reshaping…

UK housing market sees busiest July in five years as buyers snap up discounted homes
UK estate agents recorded their busiest July since 2020, with sales up 8% year-on-year as falling asking prices and high supply give buyers more choice.

Northern Ireland tops UK property investment rankings as Belfast rental yields hit 6.1%
Belfast leads UK property investment with predicted 6.1% rental yields, while Northern Ireland homes remain 44% cheaper than the UK average, new research shows.

Foxtons reports 16.5% rise in new home sales across London in first half of 2025
Foxtons’ New Homes and Investments team grew sales by 16.5% in H1 2025, with first-time buyers driving activity as London’s new-build market outperforms wider industry trends.

New digital service launched for buy-to-let company investors by BM Solutions
BM Solutions unveils a new digital mortgage service tailored for limited company buy-to-let investors, offering faster decisions, real-time tools, and expert broker support.

Student accommodation investment: is PBSA better than HMOs?
Should landlords invest in PBSA or HMOs in 2025? Explore yields, regulation, and market demand to decide if student accommodation is still worth it.

Renters face higher monthly bills than mortgage holders as affordability gap widens
Average UK rents have risen by £221 since 2022—outpacing mortgage increases and straining affordability—amid stagnant rental supply and sustained demand, warns Zoopla.

